Ocean Freight Forwarder Apprentice

Summary

We are offering the chance to join our growing team and learn all aspects of Freight Forwarding and Customs Clearance, Clear Fr8 are a fast-expanding company. On-the-job, learning in conjunction with the apprenticeship scheme will kickstart a career in an industry with an above-average salary for those willing to learn.

Wage

£15,000 a year

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We offer a twice-yearly bonus scheme based on personal and company performance once the initial 6-month probationary period has passed. Salaries are review yearly however good performance/progression is rewarded as needed.

Training course

International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Sunday 1 June 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

We are offering the chance to join our growing team and learn all aspects of Freight Forwarding and Customs Clearance. On-the-job learning in conjunction with the apprenticeship scheme will kickstart a career in an industry with an above-average salary for those willing to learn.

Learning our in-house software to complete Customs Declarations, communicating with clients, transporters, shipping lines. Arranging international freight movements, deliveries, quoting clients and problem-solving
Microsoft Office
Government Systems
Shipping Line Systems
General Office Duties
Business Development
Sales Skills
Customs Clearance accounts for the taxes on goods imported into the UK and the rules and regulations are always evolving and there are many to learn, so there is always something different every day
Ensuring everything that we do is done according to H M Customs & Revenue regulations

Freight Forwarding is about moving goods from A to B, solving any problems before they happen and keeping the client informed.

Where you’ll work

Hammond House
Limekiln Street
Dover
Kent
CT17 9EF

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

Your training course

International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Select freight forwarding services based on customer requirements, taking into account country specific factors, delivery times and modes.
Use generic or bespoke ICT systems in order to enter and monitor data on importing or exporting goods.
Book, plan and monitor international shipments, using manual or ICT systems, in accordance with the rules and regulations that apply to that area of the world and to the goods consigned.
Prepare a customs declaration to a national standard, or give custom clearance instructions to a third party.
Use data systems to submit the information required by customs authorities as part of the management of the international movement of goods.
Produce freight costings and invoices in line with Incoterms, customer profile or sales contract.
Identify and source data from customers, systems or colleagues.
Identify and resolve problems in line with responsibilities.
Create and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external customers.
Adapt communication based on the situation and the audience.
Identify problems outside of limits of responsibility and escalate within company policy.
Communicate in writing, preparing communications on technical matters.
Communicate with others verbally, including internal and external customers.
Air. Use and adapt terminology appropriate to the air freight industry.
Air. Select and use documentation appropriate to the air freight industry.
Ocean. Use and adapt terminology appropriate to the ocean freight industry.
Ocean. Select and use documentation appropriate to the ocean freight industry.
Road. Use and adapt terminology appropriate to the road freight industry.
Road. Select and use documentation appropriate to the road freight industry.
Select freight forwarding services based on customer requirements, taking into account country specific factors, delivery times and modes.
Use generic or bespoke ICT systems in order to enter and monitor data on importing or exporting goods.
Book, plan and monitor international shipments, using manual or ICT systems, in accordance with the rules and regulations that apply to that area of the world and to the goods consigned.
Prepare a customs declaration to a national standard, or give custom clearance instructions to a third party.
Use data systems to submit the information required by customs authorities as part of the management of the international movement of goods.
Produce freight costings and invoices in line with Incoterms, customer profile or sales contract.
Identify and source data from customers, systems or colleagues.
Identify and resolve problems in line with responsibilities.
Create and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external customers.
Adapt communication based on the situation and the audience.
Identify problems outside of limits of responsibility and escalate within company policy.
Communicate in writing, preparing communications on technical matters.
Communicate with others verbally, including internal and external customers.

Your training plan

On-the- job training delivered by the employer.

Allocation of an apprenticeship delivery coach who will carry out:

Regular training
Assessment and support visits to ensure you acquire new learning, knowledge, skills and behaviours in order to progress and develop
Identify, track and support 20% off-the-job training activities
Quarterly formal progress review meetings; identifying learning achievements and next steps

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade A*-C/ 4-9)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Number skills
Team working
Positive attitude
Eager to learn
Observation Skills

About this company

Established in 2017, Clear Fr8 Limited is a fast-growing business who pride themselves in having professional standards and the knowledge to overcome any issues to ensure the high standards expect by ourselves and our clients are maintained.

http://www.clearfr8.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The right candidates are offered a full-time position once qualified and can progress from junior to senior roles if they show the right attitude.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

Apprenticeship Recruitment Team

apprenticeships@seetec.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000314989.

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Closes in 9 days (Monday 28 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

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